
Hermatype
UK
/ˈhɜːmətaɪp/
US
/ˈhɜrmətaɪp/

Translation of "hermatype" into Russian
hermatype
NounUK
/ˈhɜːmətaɪp/
US
/ˈhɜrmətaɪp/
hermatype
hermatypes pl
герматип
The hermatype is crucial for the formation of coral reefs.
Герматип имеет решающее значение для формирования коралловых рифов.
Definitions
hermatype
NounUK
/ˈhɜːmətaɪp/
US
/ˈhɜrmətaɪp/
A type of coral that contributes to the building of coral reefs by depositing calcium carbonate.
The hermatype corals are essential for the formation and maintenance of coral reefs.
hermatype
AdjectiveUK
/ˈhɜːmətaɪp/
US
/ˈhɜrmətaɪp/
Relating to or characteristic of reef-building (hermatypic) corals.
Hermatype species often form the structural foundation of tropical reefs.